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San Diego supervisors approve plan to strengthen regional emergency response after January storms
Summary
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an initiative to implement OES recommendations to boost preparedness, training, public information and contracts for disaster response following January storms that caused about $30.8 million in verified damages. The board asked staff to pursue community engagement and report back on items that require additional resources.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 22 approved a package of measures aimed at strengthening regional emergency preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery after severe January storms. The board’s action follows public comment from residents and community groups who described service gaps during the flood response and urged better coordination with local organizations.
Chairwoman Nora Vargas framed the item as a community‑centered initiative managed by the Office of Emergency Services (OES), which coordinates alerting, agency notification and regional response. She said the January storm produced $30,800,000 in…
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